David De Gea: The truth behind my Manchester United contract extension

The Spaniard signed a new four year deal to keep him at Old Trafford until 2019 just days after a proposed move to Real Madrid collapsed.

The 25-year-old was frozen out of the United team at the start of the season amid uncertainty over his future and a £29m move to Real broke down when the required paperwork was not submitted before the Spanish deadline.

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RIGHT THING TO DO: De Gea signed a new four-year contract in September

“I'm really happy now, at one of the biggest clubs in the world, where I feel loved by the fans”

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He has since reclaimed his No.1 spot from Sergio Romero and De Gea insists he is very happy at United.

He told ESPN Deportes: "I felt in that moment that to extend my contract was the best thing to do.

"I'm really happy now, at one of the biggest clubs in the world, where I feel loved by the fans.

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VERY HAPPY: De Gea says the events of the summer made him stronger

"Nobody let me down or disappointed me - these are things that happen. You must look forward, and I am very happy now.

"During the market anything can happen, it can all change inside a minute. Football is like that. There were difficult moments, strange moments, but they help you to mature. To be stronger."